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It’s Not Like I Can Run Him Off

Question: Dear Luise: about 9 years ago, my son had a bad brain injury and now he is doing good, he is getting around good. u have to talk to him a little or get to know him to see his brain injury. 2 years ago he started hanging out with the wrong people, with his brain injury he is like a teenager again, but it was easier back then. we always got along and when he turned 16, he got a job, was a good worker and then when he was 20 is when he had his accident. but now all we do is fight about anything, he smokes pot constantly, got a ton of bills, but he has been paying them.but we cant go anywhere without getting into it.i dont like leaving him at home a lot. he is spoiled and i think that is some of it, not getting his way. it is not like i can run him off, he doesnt need to live by hisself. what do i do? P.

Answer: Dear P.: This is a situation that needs a professional. Please find a good counselor to help you. It may not get any better and you need an advocate. Blessings, Luise

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About Luise Volta

Luise’s long life has brought her to being the great grandmother of four teenagers. Born in 1927, the miles in between her teens and theirs have been full of falling and getting up, learning and growing and then falling and getting up again. A normal, though not simple, process.
She has had diverse careers in nursing, teaching preschool, interior design, Real Estate sales, insurance adjusting and dairy herd testing. She’s lived in the Mid-west, South and West Coast. Luise is married to the love of her life, Val, born in 1911. Their little terrier, “Rosa,” makes most of the major decisions at their house, (or thinks she does).